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Gideons elected to Lions district office
Gideons News Staff Report Atmore Lions Club member and Past President Bub Gideons was elected Second Vice District Governor of Lions District 34C, October 24, at the District Cabinet meeting. Lions of Alabama District 34C is comprised of 40 Lions clubs serving local communities throughout southern Alabama. Gideons’ duties in his new position will include serving as an assistant in the administration of the district, and representative of the district…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Jones graduates from Troy
Tracy Jones of Atmore graduated from Troy University during Term 1 of the 2020/2021 academic year. Jones attended Troy Online and graduated with the Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree. Term 1 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
NHS wins big over Chipley
Northview’s Jaylen Johnson (2) runs the ball during Friday night’s game. By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter It was Homecoming week for the Northview Chiefs, and they were able to win their district game against the Chipley Tigers. Oh how sweet it was! The final score of the game was 45 to 13. Homecoming for the Chiefs was a little different this year, but it did not cease to boost school…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Legion recognizes officer of year
Investigator Matt Jernigan By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion is active in the National Law Officer of the Year program sponsored by the American Legion. We will soon be entering our third year of seeking input and recognizing deserving officers within our service area of Escambia County, Alabama. Last year’s Post 90 awardee was Sgt. Ryan James of the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
COVID-19 update
News Staff Report Although it is growing at a relatively slow pace, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to flex its muscles across the state and in Escambia County over the past four days. According to the twice-weekly report issued jointly by Escambia County Healthcare Authority and Alabama Department of Public Health officials on Tuesday, November 3, 28 new cases — but no new deaths — were confirmed among county residents since…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago